Nepal - what to see? For that and how much to pay?
Nepal is a small country with a huge advantage, thisamusement park for backpackers of all countries. A narrow strip of it lies
between India and China, her siblings, gaining the mind-the mind of both. The
highest mountains on earth, 6000 dissimilar rivers, rich national parks, living
weaving Hindu and Buddhist culture, reserved, hard-principality,delicious and
inexpensive local cuisine, open and friendly hosts. Just hard to imagine a
country more like a cake, for the traveler looking for excitement.
Costs
Accommodation: The accommodation prices in Nepal
interesting. Mountain tracks traditionally did not take money for the night,
just to eat. Now sometimes ask for a room, but a little $ 1-3. Conditions in
the mountains Spartan. The cost of rooms in the budget city hotel starts at $
7, the cost can be brought down trade, as well, and any price here. Room in a
certified hotel can cost between $ 12 and above.
Food: mountain routes the cost of food and drinks directly
depends on the height. Cost-liter bottles of water at a height of 5000 meters -
$ 2.5 (below $ 0.15), a dish made baht -
$ 6 ($ 1 below). Everywhere in the cities you can find many inexpensive
restaurants where you can eat for $ 2. There are higher class restaurants with
an average check of $ 5. The range serves Nepalese and Indian cuisine, be sure
to try momo, a local dish made of
dough with a filling.
Transportation: public transport Kathmandu - scurrying
without ads route minivans - the cost of travel from the center to the
outskirts - $ 0.25. A lot of taxis competition and provides a low cost, from
the center to the airport $ 05.03. Travel between cities by bus, tursitichesky
class more and more comfortable ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara $ 6.
Excursions: entrance fees are not too high. Ticket to the
Swayambhunath - $ 2.5, to the territory of Durbar Square - $ 5 permit to enter
the reserve Annapurna $ 20 + $ 20 passport tracker Many Buddhist monasteries
asking about $ 1 entrance fee, in exchange servant bring a glass of hot tea.
Savings Tips
Use the city-buses, it's very cheap. Do not settle for the
services of hustlers on the intercity bus stops, they will demand an exorbitant
price for a ticket.
Going to the mountains, bring home lightweight steel
thermos and a good tea bags, almost any restaurant you can pour boiling water
for free. Order gave baht - the basis of rice + various additives, is a
traditional dish enclose long until you are full.
Haggle everywhere: in hotels and in shops, travel agencies
and taxi. Trading principle, you will save a lot of money.
Importantly, what to see and do
Kathmandu Durbar Square - Palace Square - the center of
palaces and parks in the city center. Now the area is fenced and entrance for
foreigners paid, payment can be avoided, if you come very early, before 8am. By
the way, and photographers have atmospheric. Go early in the morning hiking
route through the narrow backyards, from one temple to another, to Durbar
Square. Early in the morning all the square - bustling markets, each temple - a
place of worship and strength, each stop - Reading newspapers.
Annapurna Circuit - the most beautiful track. Probably,
without him Nepal would not be Nepal. All tourists traveling here, be sure to
ask the question: "You have already bypassed Annapurna? No? Strongly
suggest that you. Here I am, two weeks ago ... ". And further description
of unearthly beauty, cosmic landscapes, medieval culture cut off from
civilization villages and fierce cold at an altitude of 5 and a half miles ...
Despite the fact that the Annapurna animates every conversation between
backpackers in Nepal, go to it does not crowd. The route is long, almost three
weeks. Requires high-altitude acclimatization. On the route is very simple
guest houses and a big question with care. A lot of tourists can be found on
the routes easier - to the base camp of Annapurna or Langtang.
Trek to Everest Camp Bays - a second route to the top of
Nepalese interesting tracks. His fascination provides the legendary ascent of
the highest peak of the world. Track length is slightly shorter - two weeks,
height - the same 5500 meters.
Bhaktapur - the city in the Kathmandu Valley, which means
"city of saints." Not a city but a piggy bank with ancient monuments
carefully protects now. Therefore, the traffic in the central part of the
limited, which has hiking. Of course, the city is included in the UNESCO World
Heritage List.
Thamel - a picturesque tourist district of Kathmandu. If
you need to buy cheap stuff for a mountain hike or alloy, souvenirs, you here.
Smile and bargain, you get a lot of pleasure and save.
Chitwan National Park - one of the few parks in the world,
which contains dangerous animals, permits walking safari. The park is easy to
find rhinos, Asian buffalo and crocodiles, if a little luck - an elephant, a
tiger or a black bear. And if luck will turn face - leopard. Best time to visit
- Spring (grass is not high, and allows you to see the animals). In addition to
walking, there are organized elephant safaris, jeep and walk along the river by
boat.
Bodhnath Stupa - the largest in Asia - the center of the
Tibetan community in Nepal, located in the east of Kathmandu. The stupa is
surrounded datsans, here there is a school of Tibetan painters icons tank.
Pokhara - a city on the shores of the warm lakes Phewa
Lake. Located low, close to the Annapurna massif, he became the gateway to the
Highlands reserved. All the tourists that go to the mountains and come back,
made it a transit point. The city
is full of restaurants, shops, equipment and travel agencies that organize
paragliding, rafting and trekking.
Lumbini - birthplace of the Buddha. Lumbini is close to
Kapilavastu, where Buddha lived to 29 years. The complex consists of a dozen
churches, occupies a central place Maya Devi temple, dedicated to the mother of
the Buddha.
Rafting - rafting in Nepal grand entertainment. Many
agencies in Kathmandu and Pokhara offer routes of varying length and
complexity. If time allows you, be sure to go for a boat trip through the
mountains.
Swayambhunath - a huge snow-white Buddhist stupa - UNESCO
site and one of the most treasured Buddhist temples in Nepal. Stupa stands on
the west of Kathmandu, surrounded by smaller Hindu temples. What would come to
Swayambhunath need to overcome 365 steep steps, the number of days in a year.
Stone stairs lead to the temple through the picturesque park.
Patan or Lalitpur lies on the southern side of the river
Bagmati, Kathmandu teaming up with one conglomerate. Now the city is officially
called Lalitpur, which means "beautiful city", do not miss the
occasion to visit it. Walk on foot through the central part, take a look at the
ancient temples in Patan Museum.
